Press Release
PDKF Ladies Polo Cup 2024 was organised on Saturday at Jaipur Rajasthan Polo Club. Team Princess Diya Kumari Foundation (PDKF) was the winner of this cup. The match was played between three teams; Team USPA, Team PDKF and Team RPC. The first match was played between team PDKF and RPC, in which the team PDKF was the winner with the score of 1-0. The second match was between Team PDKF and Team USPA, in which PDKF defeated Team USPA by a score of 3–1 and the third match was played between RPC and USPA. In this match, Team RPC defeated Team USPA with a score of 2-0. Team USPA was led by HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur. Team PDKF played under the leadership of Kumari Vijayshree Shaktawat.
The Chief Guest on the occasion, Femina Miss India World 2023, Nandini Gupta, presented the trophy to the the winning team. The players of the three teams were as follows: PDKF Team – Ana Gabriela, Kumari Vijayshree Shaktawat, Victoria Polanova, Lance Watson; USPA team – Shivangi Jai Singh, Valerie Van Langenhove, Kimberly Roche, HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh and RPC team – Nikita Pandit, Olivia De Gorvick, Sanjula Mann, Kuldeep Singh Rathore. The match was jointly organised by Princess Diya Kumari Foundation and US Polo Association, India’s leading casualwear brand and the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA). Also present on the occasion were General Secretary of PDKF, Princess Gauravi Kumari; Global Representative of USPAGL, Dhruv Anandan; Business Head, US Polo Association Womenswear, Swapnita Singh; Maharaj Narendra Singh and Secretary of Rajasthan Polo Club, Digvijay Singh.
U.S. Polo Assn. recently launched their new womenswear collection where fashion icon Palak Tiwari can be seen showcasing the brand’s newest looks. Inspired by the empowerment of women in the sport of polo and driven by a shared commitment to philanthropy, U.S. Polo Assn. and the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation have proudly announced their association for the Women’s Polo Cup.
“After the announcement of HH Sawai Padmanabh Singh as the global brand ambassador for U.S. Polo Assn., We are delighted to see him playing for Team USPA in the polo match. U.S. Polo Assn. womenswear and the PDKF Ladies Polo Cup represent the tradition and heritage of the sport of polo, and the empowerment of women on the field. Our brand is committed to philanthropy, and our association with PDKF is the right avenue for the emerging women polo players to showcase their talent and skills”, said Shailesh Chaturvedi, MD and CEO, Arvind Fashions Limited
“For the first time, we are excited to showcase the latest in fashion across USPA womenswear. It is the perfect blend of sports and fashion. It is a great combination of the legendary women polo players, traditions of PDKF, and the experience of owning the U.S. Polo Assn. product as if you own a piece of the sport of polo. Kumari Vijayshree Shaktawat Jagat looked amazing wearing U.S. Polo Assn. Womenswear both on and off the field, embodying the elegance and style synonymous with our brand. Her captivating presence and sportsmanship added an extra layer of sophistication to the amazing match, and we are thrilled that she represented us with such grace and authenticity”, said Nitesh Kanchan, CDO, Arvind Fashions Limited.
“I am delighted that the PDKF Ladies Polo is being held once again. It is also heartening to note that USPA has come on board for this match which will take it to the next level. As you are all aware, the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation has been empowering women through education and skill development,” said Princess Gauravi Kumari, General Secretary, PDKF and the daughter of Princess Diya Kumari.